Biography of George KohlOrange County, NY Biographies

GEORGE KOHL, son of Valentine and Mary Ann (Zeigler) Kohl, natives of Germany, was born at Middlehope in 1876.
After finishing his studies at the Newburgh schools he entered the general store established in 1869 by his father
at Middlehope. In 1898 he engaged in his present mercantile business and a year later was appointed postmaster
of the village, holding the position continuously to the present time. Mr. Kohl was collector of the town of Newburgh
in 1902 and 1903 and collector of the school district for seven years. He is accounted not only a thoroughly trustworthy
official, but one of the best citizens of Middlehope. Socially he is identified with the Newburgh Wheelmen.

From:
The History of Orange County New York
Edited by: Russel Headley
Van Deusen and Elms, Publishers
Middletown, N. Y. 1908